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When to go · Shangrila

Shangrila in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (rain), Dec–Feb (cold, snow).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
9°C / −8°C
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Low
China overall
Prices
Low
China overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Shangrila

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (rain), Dec–Feb (cold, snow).

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • ShangrilaHighs around 9 °C, lows around -8 °C, rain on about 3 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · China overall
Low
Prices · China overall
Low

China overall: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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